More gay characters on TV .....

... but still none in Bride magazines ..... Can't wait for the news on that someday!
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Study Finds Gay Roles Up on Broadcast TV

Compiled by DAVE ITZKOFF

Published: October 1, 2009

The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender characters has grown in recent years on prime-time network television but decreased on cable, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation said. For its “Where We Are on TV” study, the alliance reviewed 79 scripted comedies and dramas announced for the broadcast networks during the 2009-10 season. It found that of 600 regulars on these shows, 18 are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. The study said that ABC has the most such characters, with 8 out of 168 total series regulars; Fox has 4 (including cartoon characters on “The Simpsons” and “American Dad”), NBC has 3, CW has 2 and CBS, none. In its review of mainstream cable channels, including HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, AMC and others, the alliance found that the number of series regulars who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender decreased this year, to 25 from 32 last year. When the gay-oriented cable channels here! and Logo were included, the study said, 27 gay characters were added to the tally